Q. My granddaughter has ADHD. She has been given tons of medication by “traditional” doctors. My belief is and will always be that natural products are the best. I just wonder how much longer she will be on “drugs.”

A. Usually children with ADD or ADHD continue to be on Ritalin or other stimulants into their adult life. The majority of parents choose to medicate (or overmedicate rather) their children to make everyone’s lives easier. Little do they know that the side effects of Ritalin or other stimulants continue to haunt these children even into adulthood.

Some of the common side effects I have observed include nervousness, agitation, sleep disorder, fatigue, arthritis-like aches and pains, excessive mucous, bloating, etc.

There are natural remedies for ADD or ADHD. Unfortunately, most parents and treating physicians go for the “quick” or “easy fix” at the expense of the future of these children. A quick fix can actually turn into a long-term nightmare.

To get long-lasting results, parents have to be willing to use a drug-free, holistic approach to treating their children’s ADD or ADHD. As a grandparent, perhaps you can suggest incorporating herbal remedies into the treatment regimen and slowly wean your granddaughter from the drugs. Also, by any means, have your granddaughter avoid refined sugar in her diet. I have found that children will actually follow the regimen when their parents cooperate. The decision is in the hands of the parents, not the treating doctors.

Perhaps you can introduce your daughter and /or son-in-law to this fan page so that they would have a chance to learn more about drug-free, holistic alternatives to treating your granddaughter’s ADHD.

For consultation on yeast-free nutrition, herbal detox, hormonal imbalance, and drug-free, holistic treatment for ADD or ADHD, please call us at (800) 715-3053 or (818) 472-2213, or send an e-mail to drj@drjsbest.com. Consultation sessions over Skype or the telephone are also available. For more information, visit our website: www.drjsbest.com.

After working with children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) for the past three decades, I have found the most common physical factor, which may be shocking to many, is yeast infectioninvolving the inner or middle ears.

Dr. Harold Levinson in his book, Total Concentration (1990) states that more than 80% of patients with ADD he has seen suffered from inner-ear infections. He explains in great detail how the inner-ear system or the cerebellar-vestibular system (CVS) controls the flow of sensory information entering the brain. When this system is impaired by infections of the inner ear, your vision, hearing, balance, sense of direction, motion, altitude, depth, and smell, and all motor information leaving the brain can be scrambled. Consequently, this auditory drift results in problems in balance and coordination, concentration, memory, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. In some cases, speech timing is off, which can result in rapid speech, or slow, slurred speech. A malfunctioning inner ear has difficulty processing motor input; this in turn makes the affected individual prone to motion-related phobias such as fear of moving elevators, escalators, cars, planes, trains, buses and crowds.

What Dr. Levinson failed to address was what this inner-ear infection is about and what causes it. In my experience, this inner-ear infection is a yeast infection that can be contracted before or after birth. If a pregnant woman has yeast infections, she can give the infections to her baby through the blood stream and/or birth canal. The baby can be born with yeast infections manifesting symptoms such as eye or ear infections, respiratory tract congestion and colic.

In addition to herbal therapy to eradicate the physical causes, it’s also important to adhere to a yeast-free nutritional program containing no sugar, no dairy, no wheat, no yeasts, no caffeine, no nicotine, nor chemicals. It may be difficult to stay off the Standard American Diet which is loaded with yeast-favorite food. So, the first item I place heavy emphasis on is NO SUGAR! Sugar feeds the yeasts instantly, and the overgrowth of yeasts in the inner-ear causes children (or adults) to lose control physically and mentally. To learn what to eat and what to avoid, follow my yeast-free cookbook, Healthy and Tasty: Dr. J’s Anti-Yeast Cooking.

For consultation on yeast-free nutrition, herbal detox, hormonal imbalance, weight management, drug-free holistic treatment for ADD or ADHD, please call us at (800) 715-3053, or send an e-mail to drj@drjsbest.com. Consultation sessions over Skype or the telephone are also available. For more information, visit our website: www.drjsbest.com.

Recently there have been heated discussions on some Facebook friends’ personal pages regarding the issues of the labeling and overmedication of children. In the past few decades I have worked with children from three years old through adults in their 50’s who had been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). Based on my observation and my clients’ reports, stimulants such as ritalin, dexedrine, or cylert were the drugs of choice prescribed by Western medicine. Some swore by it, yet others complained about a long list of side effects such as nervousness, agitation, insomnia, nausea, stomach pains, weight loss, growth retardation, etc.

Do you have direct or indirect experience with these stimulants? Are you familiar with any effective drug-free holistic treatment? Please share your experience with us by posting here or on our facebook page.

For drug-free, holistic treatment for ADD or ADHD, please contact us at 800-715-3053 or 818-472-2213, or send us an e-mail to drj@drjsbest.com. Consultation also available over Skype or over the phone.

There are no uniform symptoms, causes and treatment modalities for ADD or ADHD. Every case should be given individualized attention and treatment plans. Basically, there is no cure for ADD or ADHD. However, the symptoms can be controlled with proper intervention. After dealing with clients with ADD or ADHD for three decades, I have found the following treatment methods to be most effective:

Yeast-Free Nutritional Therapy:

A yeast-free nutritional program containing no sugar, dairy, wheat, yeasts, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine nor chemicals works wonders to reduce hyperactivity, poor mental concentration, irritability, moodiness and the other symptoms mentioned above. The logic is very simple: a yeast-free nutritional program reduces the infection in your middle or inner ear. When the yeast infection is under control, the swelling of tissue goes down. This, in turn, allows sensory input to be transmitted from the external environment to your brain without obstacles or blockage. Consequently you can be more receptive and responsive. To learn what to eat and what to avoid, follow the recipes in my yeast-free cookbook, Healthy and Tasty: Dr. J’s Anti-Yeast Cooking.

Herbal Therapy:

Chinese herbal formulas are also found to be effective in the detoxifying and healing process. The most important formulas to use are the ones that clean up infections in the middle ear and the sinus. When the yeast infection in the middle ear is under control, you will be able to hear better, respond more appropriately, and in most cases, your ear ringing will also go away.

Sinus congestion not only blocks sensory input, but also prevents the brain from getting a sufficient supply of oxygen. This, of course, is a double whammy! When the sinus infections are cleared, your mental clarity will also be restored. Yeast-Para Control and Cleansing-Balance Tea are excellent combination in clearing the yeast infections in the mid or inner ear or sinuses.

Not every individual with ADD experiences hyperactivity. You might experience low energy and depression. Therefore, additional herbal formulas for uplifting energy and mood are recommended. Male Vitality or Female Vitality is designed to uplift your mood, increase energy, and improve mental concentration.

Psychological Counseling:

As mentioned earlier, all individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder tend to experience emotional issues that have not been worked through. Either children or adults, it is important for them to identify the core problems contributing to the disorder. Seeking help from experienced therapists dealing with ADD or ADHD is an essential step.

If impulsiveness is present, you will need to be in a behavior modification program either on an individual basis or in a group situation. The purpose of these programs is to help you learn to set limits on your behavior and learn a new way to gratify your needs or delay your gratification. You also need to learn how to organize a structured routine that is easy to follow so that your frustration will be reduced to a minimum.

People with ADD are often highly intelligent. If you are one of them, don’t give up! You can make a great contribution to society if you learn how to control ADD or ADHD and make the best use of your intelligence!

For consultation on yeast-free nutrition, herbal detox, hormonal imbalance, weight control, stress management, and spiritual counseling, please call us at (800) 715-3053 or send an e-mail to drj@drjsbest.com. Consultation sessions over Skype or the telephone are also available. For more information, visit our website: www.drjsbest.com.

Are you suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)? Review the following checklist to find out:

Are you having trouble concentrating?

Are you forgetful?

Are you impulsive?

Are you hyperactive?

Do you talk very fast?

Is your speech slow or slurred?

Are you a smart thinker and yet a slow learner?

Are you prone to motion-related phobias (such as fears of moving elevators, escalators, cars, planes, trains, or crowds)?

Are you often depressed, anxious and irritable?

If you’ve checked off more than three items, then chances are you are among the five million Americans who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or ADHD! Despite the growing attention this disorder has received in the past few decades, the diagnostic and treatment process remains elusive, complex, and inclusive!

Possible Causes of ADD or ADHD:

ADD or ADHD can affect children, adolescents, and adults. Each case can differ widely in terms of symptoms, causes, therapeutic process and prognosis. After dealing with numerous children and adults with ADD or ADHD, I have found the following common factors:

Physical Factors:

The most common physical factor I have found, which may be shocking to many, is yeast infection involving the inner or middle ears. Dr. Harold Levinson in his book, Total Concentration (1990) states that more than 80% of patients with ADD he has seen suffered from inner-ear infections. He explains in great detail how the inner-ear system or the cerebellar-vestibular system (CVS) controls the flow of sensory information entering the brain. When this system is impaired by infections of the inner ear, your vision, hearing, balance, senses of direction, motion, altitude, depth, and smell, and all motor information leaving the brain can be scrambled. Consequently, this auditory drift results in problems in balance and coordination, concentration, memory, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. In some cases, speech timing is off, which can result in rapid speech or slow, slurred speech. A malfunctioning inner ear has difficulty processing motor input; this in turn makes the affected individual prone to motion-related phobias such as fear of moving elevators, escalators, cars, planes, trains, buses and crowds.

What Dr. Levinson failed to address was what this inner-ear infection is all about and what causes it. In my experience, this inner-ear infection is yeast infection that can be contracted before or after birth. If a pregnant woman has yeast infections, she can give the infections to her baby through the blood stream and/or birth canal. The baby can be born with yeast infections manifesting symptoms such as eye or ear infections, respiratory tract congestion and colic.

Psychological Factors:

Most children and adults with ADD or ADHD suffer from psychological distress. The following is a good example:

Mary, a 19-year-old Caucasian college student was brought to my office because of her impulsive eating, which resulted in overweight problems, poor mental concentration, resistant behavior, constant chattering, rapid speech, poor academic performance and low self-esteem. Mary exhibited the above behavior while she was in the elementary school. She was doing fairly well while she was placed in a private high school with a structured routine. After entering college, she was overwhelmed by the “complicated life of a sophomore” and her previous pattern of ADD behavior began to worsen.

Dietary Factors:

The Standard American Diet (SAD) has created many SADstories. Over-consumption of food containing sugar, dairy, wheat, yeast, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and chemicals (including food preservatives and coloring, and heavy metals) has caused every American yeast overgrowth at one time or the other, to a greater or lesser degree. Symptoms of yeast disorder that contribute to ADD include headaches, poor mental concentration (foggy mind), middle or inner ear infections, strep throat, nasal congestion, mood swings, depression and phobias.

Environmental Factors:

Many people with ADD live in an environment that contributes to or worsens their disorders. Children with ADD or ADHD often have parents who also suffer from ADD. Some parents recognize their disorders; however, most don’t. Many schoolteachers also have ADD, but most don’t recognize or don’t want to admit to the affliction. Stress due to parents’ divorce, illness, financial hardship, etc., also can complicate a child’s ADD or ADHD.

If ADD or ADHD is untreated during childhood, the symptoms will continue into adolescence and adulthood. If the environment is non-understanding and non-supportive, the difficulty in dealing with everyday demands will be exacerbated.

In the next article, I will discuss the treatment of ADD or ADHD. Stay tuned!

For consultation on yeast-free nutrition, herbal detox, hormonal imbalance, weight control, stress management, and spiritual counseling, please call us at (800) 715-3053, or send an e-mail to drj@drjsbest.com. Consultation sessions over Skype or the telephone are also available. For more information, visit our website: www.drjsbest.com.

Excess weight is a very costly health problem which can be associated with life threatening conditions such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disorders, gallbladder disease and metabolic dysfunction. Being overweight can negatively affect health, appearance, self-esteem, and even earning potential. Some researchers estimate that each pound of extra fat can cost an executive $1,000 a year in income.

As mentioned previously,an average American eats 120 pounds of sugar per year. From birth to age 70, on the average, an American eats eight cows, nine pigs and 15,000 eggs. A well-balanced diet should contain less than 20% fat, less than 20% protein and more than 40% complex carbohydrates. Excess intake of fat, protein and sugar can turn into overstorage of fat. Americans also tend to overeat or not to eat at regular hours. Some skip breakfasts and others have big meals right before bedtime. Irregular hours and portions can confuse your biological clock and jeopardize your metabolic function.

Yeast Disorders:

As described in previous articles, yeast disorders are misdiagnosed and improperly treated by most medical professionals. In addition to all the symptoms from head to toe such as foggy mind, allergies, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), chronic fatigue, low enegy, immune deficiency, arthritis-like aches and pains, skin rash, vaginal yeast infections, male yeast infections, depression, anxiety, etc, a persistent overweight condition can be an indication that your metabolic function is being jeopardized by stubborn yeast disorders.

Yeast can creep in to any part of your body, especially sites which are weak to begin with. For instance, if your thyroid gland is weak, then opportunistic yeasts can particularly affect your metabolic function and cause further deterioration. If yeast disorders are not corrected, the weight problem will persist. Some clients complained to me that they gained weight even if they just drank water! Even though they may not have been as innocent as they portrayed themselves to be, there is some degree of reality in their complaint. The fact is that it is very difficult for them to lose weight, no matter how hard they try.

Some people manage to be in constant crises. For those who are used to a dysfunctional behavioral pattern, they feel anxious or uneasy if their lives are peaceful. Somehow they have to create a situation where there will be chaos, and thus their frantic behavior can be justified.

People who are not able to manage stress effectively will usually indulge themselves in emotional eating. Food is a symbol of love and comfort across cultures, especially for those who associate food with parental approval and attention.

Spiritual Imbalance:

Many overweight people suffer from spiritual imbalance because they carry a great deal of “unfinished business” on their shoulders. In most cases, they crave approval from their parents. Some are angry and hurt because they were abused sexually, mentally or physically during their childhood. The predominant emotions are anger, resentment, grief and regret. Some even feel sorry for themselves and feel that their negative feelings are well justified. Usually they are unclear about the purpose of their existences. They tend to “live to eat,” instead of “eat to live.”

In the next article I will discuss natural remedies for effective weight control. Stay tuned.

For consultation on yeast-free nutrition, herbal detox, hormonal imbalance, stress management, and spiritual counseling, please call us at (800) 715-3053, or send an e-mail to drj@drjsbest.com. Consultation sessions over Skype or the telephone are also available.

Yeasts and parasites develop their colonies at parts of your body that are weak and have little defense. Therefore, symptoms of yeast and parasitic infections can range from head to toe.

For example, if your thyroid gland is weak, yeasts and parasites will lodge in that area and cause overweight or underweight problems. If they attack the mid ear, they can cause mid-ear infections and thus Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). They can also cause allergies, mouth thrush, asthma, foggy mind, depression, phbias, vaginal yeast infections, prostatitis, hormonal imbalance, fibromyalgia, skin rash, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The above are only some examples, the list goes on.

The causes of Cancer, AIDS, and Diabetes, etc. are complex. However, when the overgrowth of yeasts and parasites in the body is controlled, symptoms of the most complicated diseases can be reduced or eliminated.

The most effective way for treating yeast infections or candidiasis is using a holistic approach including yeast-free nutrition, herbal therapy, stress management, and spiritual counseling. For more information, visit www.drjsbest.com. I also provide consultation via telephone or Skype. For appointment, call (800) 715-3053 or e-mail: drj@drjsbest.com.